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Firecracker chicken thighs

Firecracker chicken thighs

By Amelia Lai
20’ Prep time
26’ Cook time
46’ Total time
628 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

These crispy firecracker chicken thighs are a little spicy and a little sweet and seared to crispy perfection in a skillet. don’t skip our homemade firecracker sauce, serve with rice and enjoy!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
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Step 2

Prepare the breading for the chicken by adding the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix to combine.
Step 3
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Step 3

Add all of the ingredients for the firecracker sauce into a separate bowl and mix until combined. Be sure the honey is thoroughly mixed in.
Step 4
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Step 4

Next, coat the chicken in the breading. Dredge each chicken thigh through the flour mixture until completely covered in the flour mixture. Set aside.
Step 5
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Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant and hot, add the chicken skin-side down into the olive oil. Brown the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side.
Step 6
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Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and slowly pour the firecracker sauce over each chicken thigh. The sauce will sizzle, so be careful.
Step 7
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Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes* or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
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Step 8

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Step 9

Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips and Warnings

  • Feel free to double the firecracker sauce if you would like extra saucy chicken.
  • How long the chicken thighs bake will depend on how large the chicken thighs are.
  • Chicken thighs can vary by size and shape.
  • You may need to move the chicken around with a spatula mid-way through the baking time to be sure it’s not sticking to the skillet.

Ingredient

  • Water
    Water
    29.57 ml
  • Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    9.86 ml
  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    118.29 ml
  • Cornstarch
    Cornstarch
    44.36 ml
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    29.57 ml
  • Chili sauce
    Chili sauce
    9.86 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    44.36 ml
  • Chopped green onions
    Chopped green onions
    29.57 ml
  • Sriracha
    Sriracha
    9.86 ml
  • Honey
    Honey
    29.57 ml
  • Ketchup
    Ketchup
    78.78 ml
  • Bone-in
    Bone-in
    6.8 kg
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    4.93 ml
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    4.93 ml
  • White sesame seeds
    White sesame seeds
    4.93 ml
  • Chili sauce
    Chili sauce

Nutrition Facts

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